Approximately 1 in 10 Israeli children experienced lasting infectious-disease symptoms after recovering from their illnesses, according to the country’s Health Ministry. Findings from a phone survey conducted from late May-June 2021 drew from 13,834 parents of kids aged 3-18 who recovered from COVID-19. Results indicated 11.2% of the kids experienced …
Read More »Texas girl, 4, dies of COVID-19 after being infected by anti-vax mom
A 4-year-old Texas girl has died of infectious-disease — which she likely contracted from her mom, a staunch anti-vaxxer, the grieving parent said. Little Kali Cook died in her sleep at home in Bacliff last Tuesday, just five hours after she woke in the early hours with the first signs …
Read More »Exercise reduces long-term risk of anxiety disorders in men and women, study finds
A physically active lifestyle was associated with a 62% lower risk of anxiety disorder diagnoses among men and women in a study with the largest population size to date, researchers said. While exercise is known to lower disease risk, boost aerobic fitness and improve sleep, cognition and mental health, among …
Read More »Fauci backs COVID vaccine requirement for air travel: 'I would support that'
joe-biden” target=”_blank”>President Biden’s< has come out in support of banning people from flying on airplanes if they are not vaccinated against COVID-19. Fauci was asked during an interview with theSkimm on Monday if he would support a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for Americans in order to fly. RAND PAUL SAYS NEW …
Read More »COVID-19 vaccine boosters unnecessary for most, say FDA advisers reportedly resigning over issue
Available evidence doesn’t yet indicate a need for infectious-disease infectious-diseasebooster shots among the general population, an international group of scientists said Monday, including two senior FDA officials reportedly stepping down from their posts over a disagreement with the White House on the administration of booster shots. Marion Gruber, director of …
Read More »Surgeon general: US to 'monitor' whether vaccine exemptions being used properly
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has advised that the joe-biden” target=”_blank”>Biden< vaccine exemptions. President Biden last week announced a mandate that required any company with at least 100 employees to mandate its workforce. The only way to avoid the mandate is to claim an exemption on either religious or …
Read More »NY hospital puts baby deliveries on hold as maternity workers quit over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
A hospital in upstate us-regions will put reproductive-health on hold after too many workers in its maternity unit resigned over the infectious-disease vaccine mandate, according to local reports. Lewis County General Hospital will be forced to temporarily stop all baby deliveries after Sept. 24 due to the staff’s refusal to …
Read More »What health threats did 9/11 first responders face?
While it has been 20 years since the terror, the images of the day are indelible on American memory. First responders and new-york-city” target=”_blank”>New York City< Of the nearly 3,000 people killed, the crime suffered 23 fatalities, 37 members of the PAPD were lost and 343 FDNY members were killed: …
Read More »COVID-19 vaccine and kids: Why can’t children under 12 receive shots yet? FDA weighs in
The FDA attempted to shed light on the rigorous review process behind yet-to-be authorized infectious-disease infectious-diseaseamong kids under 12 on Friday as young children remain ineligible for vaccines amid the start of school, stoking concerns and frustration among parents, teachers and pediatricians. CLICK HERE TO FIND A COVID-19 VACCINE NEAR …
Read More »FDA’s delayed decision on Juul e-cigarettes ‘reckless,’ pediatrics group says
A delayed decision Thursday from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on whether to allow vaping brand Juul to stay on the market was met with strong criticism from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). “This is a reckless decision that will allow products proven to addict and endanger young …
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